US Bridges

SR-287 over Flat Branch

Good

Union County, Ohio · 0.32 MI SE of Logan CO · Structure no. 8002908

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,352
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-287 over Flat Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-287 over Flat Branch in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,352 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,817 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-287
CrossesFlat Branch
Location0.32 MI SE of Logan CO
RouteState Highway 287
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.27687, -83.54246
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,352 (2015)
Projected traffic8,817 by 2035
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-287 over Flat Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-287 over Flat Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR-287 over Flat Branch carry?

About 6,352 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR-287 over Flat Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-287 over Flat Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.